Buyer profile
Ministry of Defence
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Total contracts
4,294
Known spend
£117bn
3501 disclosed
Average value
£33m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Thales UK Limited
9 winslatest 10 Aug 2026£4bn
- 2
Serco LTD
8 winslatest 21 Apr 2026£3bn
- 3
Rowden Technologies LTD
6 winslatest 07 Oct 2026£56m
- 4
BAE Systems Surface Ships Ltd
5 winslatest 29 Jul 2026£271m
- 5
Deloitte LLP
5 winslatest 12 Mar 2026£13m
- 6
KPMG LLP
£10m
- 7
PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
5 winslatest 01 Apr 2026£6m
- 8
Akhter Computers Limited
5 winslatest 20 Aug 2026£699,596
- 9
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
5 winslatest 17 Aug 2026£693,955
- 10
Leonardo UK Ltd
4 winslatest 30 Jun 2026£1bn
What they buy
By CPV categoryIT servicesCPV 72
494 contracts · £13bn
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
342 contracts · £1bn
Security & defenceCPV 35
339 contracts · £10bn
Transport equipmentCPV 34
264 contracts · £4bn
Education & trainingCPV 80
263 contracts · £8bn
Repair & maintenanceCPV 50
228 contracts · £30bn
Petroleum & energyCPV 09
220 contracts · £10bn
Business servicesCPV 79
217 contracts · £5bn
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Aircraft Arrestor Systems - RHAG & PAAG
Predicted using explicit duration found in the tender description (120 months from publication date + 60 days (estimated) → renewal expected by Jan 2027).
Jan 2027
70% confident
- Remote Access Movements Portal (RAMP) and WATERGUARD Applications (WG Apps) Hosting Service Provision WG & RAMP
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- 709284450 - Design Services Contract 2
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (23 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
60% confident
- WATERGUARD Applications (WG Apps) Sustainment 2026-29
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- STRATEGIC OUTPLACEMENT HR SERVICES PROCURED THROUGH ESPO FRAMEWORK 3S22 LOT NO.6
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- External Legal Support for FMSP Extensions
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
- 704399451-20 MSS/143 PD5-110 CAN
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
Jun 2027
40% confident
- Contract Award Notice
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Jun 2027).
Jun 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (4294)
Beckingham camp_electrical intake upgrades to support DNO upgrades
To complete electrical design, enabling and upgrade works to support the uplift in electrical supply by National Grid (DNO) at Bodney Camp.
Core applications and management service (CAMS) - UK2
The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is seeking to procure a replacement suite of operational Control Room and, Crime and Intelligence reporting applications to be hosted within th
715768452 - The assisted travel scheme for DM glen douglas
The Authority has a requirement for the provision and operation of 2 Coach Services, each with the capacity to transport up to 16 passengers, which are required for return journeys
Future academic Provision-UK2
Strategic Command Commercial are currently inviting responses to a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) on key themes surrounding the Future Academic Provision (FAP) require
Project fortis -UK1
Project FORTIS will consider the provision of a centralised managed support service to the Land Training Information System, (LTIS). This will be a support service which includes m
Provision of level 6 chartered management degree apprenticeship
The provision of Level 6 Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship
715844472 - Phd respiratory requirements and human-machine interaction in ABS
In-flight physiological data is largely derived from 1960s-1980s reports which are no longer representative of modern aircraft, operators or understanding of complex human physiolo
The repair of engines, engine groups and powerpacks - lot 5
Babcock Land Defence, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 3 year contract including a further 2 x 1 option years for the Repair of Pinzgauer Engines
Provision of forensic license
Provision of Foresnic Licences for Ministry of Defence Police
715104450-COmplusory drug testing quality assurance
The provision of Quality Assurance support to the Armed Forces Compulsory Drug Testing (CDT) programme. responsibilities include: a. conduct ‘blind performance testing’ of the Auth
Ddat interim/infrastructure technical resource
Notice awarded for contract
The provision of engineering foundation degree scheme
The Authority has a requirement to provide a Professional Body-recognised UK BEng/BSc FD to engineering and cyberspace aviators from the Engineer and Cyberspace Professions. Furthe
Assisting DIO ddat to adopt cloud data services
Notice of awarded contract
Mini competition 019 for the provision of 136kg cord under the multi supplier framework C17CSAE/708795450
Contract Award Notice for the Provision of 136kg Cord (NSN 4020-99-1329946) via Mini Competition 019 under the Multi Supplier Framework C17CSAE/708795450 for the Provision of Cord,
Modcloud infrastructure support May26 - May28
Notice of awarded contract
Supply of an AI software tool for defence data cohesion
Requirement for a bespoke AI software tool and training that will cohere highly complex accreditation data from multiple sources across Defence.
DNO 513 - career switchers
The Career Switchers Programme is a key initiative within the Nuclear Skills Plan (NSP), designed to attract, prepare, and accelerate mid-career professionals into critical nuclear
The provision of infantry training centre (ITC) functional skills and cultural awareness delivery
Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Functional Skills (English and maths) and Culture and English Language Training (CELT) Delivery at Catterick.
WC1928003 - NDT testing OF above ground JPTS tanks T9 & T10, cyprus
This is a contract to inspect and repair two large fuel storage tanks (T9 and T10) at a British military airbase in Cyprus. The work involves checking the tanks for damage using special testing methods, blasting and repainting the inside surfaces, fixing any problems found, and servicing the pressure valves on top.
715732452 - Combined audits and investigations
This is a contract award notice for a combined audits and investigations service. The notice announces that a contract has already been awarded (this is not an open tender) — it's a record of a decision that's been made by a UK government body.